A leader’s response during crises is worth more than speeches written in Queens English and delivered eloquently. There is no doubt in my mind that the Governor of Borno State, Prof Babagana Zulum would have earned the respect of his people.
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State, on Tuesday, flagged off the 2026 statewide Wet Farming Season and launched the sales and distribution of 200 truckloads of NPK fertiliser at 50% subsidised rates, alongside the distribution of free agricultural inputs to 120,000 farmers to boost food production and improve farmers’ livelihoods across the state.
The intervention includes the distribution of free agrochemicals, knapsack sprayers, certified seeds, water pumps, bicycles and post-harvest storage facilities as part of the state’s comprehensive agricultural support programme.
Governor Zulum also launched the distribution of 10,000 bicycles to enhance the mobility of rural farmers and unveiled post-harvest storage facilities to reduce losses and improve the preservation of farm produce.
Speaking during the flag-off ceremony held at Kwaya Kusar Main Stadium, the Governor said the intervention was designed to strengthen agriculture, guarantee food and nutrition security, create employment opportunities and improve the socio-economic wellbeing of the people.
